Three handcuffed Mexican American youths on their way to Canon City, pose as they prepare to be transported to prison, Brighton (Adams County), Colorado. The men were sentenced to hang for the brutal murder of George F. Arnold, age 74. They are identified left to right: Roy Vigil, Joe Saiz and Candelario Montoya. Sheriff Lee Templeton of Adams County and Undersheriff Earl Cox are behind them.

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Formerly F43490.; Hand-written on back of print: "Possibly the men's sentence was commuted in 1933-34 by Gov. Ed. Johnson."; Title typed on back of photographic print; additional information used in summary.; Typed on back of photographic print: "This Denver Post photo taken in Brighton in 1933 shows convicted slayers Roy Vigil (left) Joe Saiz (center) and Candelario Montoya before they were taken to the penitentiary. At rear are Adams County Undersheriff Earl Cox (left) and Sheriff Lee Templeton."; R7100177078

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(OCoLC)37717882

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